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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.54, 1,643.10 and 666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.54, 1,643.10 and 666.68 is: 920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.54 : 1,643.10 = 666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.54/1,643.10 = 666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.54x = 1,643.10 × 666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.54x = 1,095,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,421.91/1,190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.11

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